Apply for the Interprofessional Age-Friendly Scholars Program
Currently available to KUMC and KU students only
Application Deadlines for the 2026-2027 school year
- Fall 2026 Semester Due: Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CST (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
- Spring 2027 Semester Due: Friday, October 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CST
- Summer 2027 Semester Due: Friday, April 2, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CST
Participating undergraduate and graduate health professions students enrolled with the University of Kansas Medical Center or University of Kansas will receive a $5000 stipend to off-set expenses to participate in a longitudinal clinical rotation in a site serving older adults in a rural or underserved community in Kansas* and engage in virtual interprofessional case-based learning and didactic content on the Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework (4Ms) during the semester of their clinical rotation (fall, spring, or summer). Students are encouraged to commit to pursuit of post-graduation employment in sites serving older adults in rural and/or underserved communities.
*Sites serving older adults in underserved communities located in the greater Kansas City area in Missouri will be considered.
Faculty & Preceptors
Register today for a six-session Kansas 4M’s webinar series: Framework for Excellence in Age-Friendly Care
Join us for a six-session interprofessional webinar series designed for health professions faculty and clinical preceptors. Each session builds practical knowledge and teaching strategies around the Age-Friendly 4M's framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
This series prepares preceptors and educators to lead age-friendly care training in clinical and academic settings by exploring strategies to advance the 4M’s framework. Participants will also learn about helpful tools and explore best practices to support teaching age-friendly approaches across health professions.
This is a free continuing education series. Registration is required for each individual session you wish to attend. Participants may attend at no cost or choose to pay $5 per session to receive a Certificate of Attendance or Continuing Education credit.
- Session One
- Introducing the 4Ms Framework in Clinical and Academic Settings
Aug. 20, 2026 | Noon to 1 p.m.
- Introducing the 4Ms Framework in Clinical and Academic Settings
- Session Two
- 4Ms Training: What Matters
Sept. 17, 2026 | Noon to 1 p.m.
- 4Ms Training: What Matters
- Session Three
- 4Ms Training: Mobility
Oct. 22, 2026 | Noon to 1 p.m.
- 4Ms Training: Mobility
- Session Four
- 4Ms Training: Mentation
Feb. 18, 2027 | Noon to 1 p.m.
- 4Ms Training: Mentation
- Session Five
- 4Ms Training: Medication
March 25, 2027 | Noon to 1 p.m.
- 4Ms Training: Medication
- Session Six
- 4Ms Implementation and Evaluation: Applying the PDSA Model
April 15, 2027 | Noon to 1 p.m.
- 4Ms Implementation and Evaluation: Applying the PDSA Model
Session titles and details are subject to refinement.
Kansas 4M Lunch and Learn: NEW Four-Part Series: Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
This webinar series is being offered by Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD) in collaboration with the
Kansas 4M Geriatrics Workforce Education Program and Area Health Education Center, University of Kansas Medical Center.
July 31, 2026, noon to 1:30 p.m. CST
Aging with IDD: Recognizing and Responding to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Behavioral Changes
Aug. 6, 2026, noon to 1 p.m. CST
Understanding HCBS Waivers and Services for Older Adults With IDD in Kansas
Register for Understanding HCBS Waivers
Aug. 17, 2026, noon to 1 p.m. CST
OK CARES Respite Resources + Cultivating Partnerships Across Aging and IDD Webinar
Aug. 28, 2026, noon to 1 p.m. CST
Planning for the Future: Supporting Aging Caregivers of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
About Kansas 4M
Kansas 4M is a geriatric workforce education program led by the University of Kansas School of Nursing in collaboration with the schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Pharmacy and Social Welfare. Our mission is to ensure that every older adult receives high-quality, person-centered care that aligns with their unique needs and preferences.
We serve the state of Kansas through reciprocal partnerships between academia, health care providers and community organizations that serve older adults, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Kansas 4M offers programs for current health care professionals, students in health care fields and anyone interested in improving care for older adults.
An advisory committee representing older adults, family members, health systems and other key stakeholders guides our work. Learn more about Kansas 4M.
About the 4M Framework
Our efforts align with an Age-Friendly Health Systems framework known as the “4Ms,” which was developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
What Matters
We prioritize understanding and acting on each older adult’s health goals and care preferences.
Medications
We focus on safe medication practices, including reconciliation and de-prescribing to enhance well-being
Mobility
We prioritize individualized mobility plans to maintain and improve physical function.
Mentation
We support cognitive health by addressing dementia, delirium and depression.
Kansas 4M Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).The award provided 100% of total costs and totaled $5 million with funding from 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2029. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information visit HRSA.gov.